Ever since it was announced in the tabloids that new Bucs running back Derrick Ward was dating reality TV star Khloe Kardashian, Joe has checked into Kardashian’s blog for news of the pair.

Kardashian never denied the story and posted pictures of Ward, so it seems like the two are indeed hooked up.

Joe firmly believes the Bucs could use a little celebrity presence around, considering it might help sell tickets. Sadly, Tampa Bay doesn’t exactly have many, if any, household name players or coaches anymore. And Rachel Watson is off the cheerleading squad. And Carmella Garcia is in California.

Anyway, it seems the 5-10 Ms. Kardashian has dived into a fitness regimen since playing around with Ward.

Life and Style magazine reports she dropped 20 pounds in the past month, and she’s the cover shot in the lastest edition. Joe couldn’t help but wonder if Ward told her she needed to tighten up.

Yes, Joe stares at those magazines while on the Publix checkout line. What else is there to do?